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9999 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Patient & Provider Advocate - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$44,047 / year median in the U.S.
+17% projected growth
Job Description
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed
- our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.
- High School diploma or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sociology, Psychology or related field of study. Preferred
- Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications. Work Experience Required
- 4 years of related health experience.
- üPhysical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.